Hornworm of the Aussie White-Brow Hawkmoth from Australia

Subject: Australian Caterpillar Geographic location of the bug: Queensland, Australia Date: 03/30/2018 Time: 09:04 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman: Found this large caterpillar on a vine bush just curious as to what it is How you want your letter signed: Anonymous

Hornworm: Gnathothlibus eras

Thanks to Butterfly House, we quickly identified this Hornworm as Gnathothlibus eras, the Aussie White-Brow Hawkmoth. Butterfly House states: “When disturbed, the caterpillar curls its head down onto its first two pairs of legs, and displays the third pair. The caterpillar can also exude liquid from its mouth, and has even been heard to give a squeal.” Listed food plants include Grape vine and Sweet Potato Vine.